Top 10 of 3,713 law firms for Business Succession Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate

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This work covers planning for the orderly transfer of a business during the proprietor’s life or after death, to protect continuity, value and jobs. It includes arranging shareholder or partnership structures, buy-sell provisions, trust-based succession, and associated tax planning within wills, trusts, and estate provisions. A solicitor in this area drafts and reviews deeds, shareholder agreements, and in-specie transfers, coordinates with accountants, and helps organise lasting powers of attorney and testamentary arrangements to secure a smooth handover. Practical steps often hinge on tax reliefs, business asset transfers, and anticipated future control of the enterprise.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

The solicitor handles drafting and reviewing shareholder or partnership agreements, buy-sell mechanisms, and trusts that preserve business control and value. They coordinate with tax advisers on reliefs like inheritance tax Business Property Relief where relevant, and they ensure executors and successors understand ongoing obligations and governance structures during the transfer.

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Lisa May

Tagged solicitor Lisa May

Lisa was very thoughtful under the circumstances of a probate sale . She was quick with her responses and kept me updated throughout the process. I would highly recommend Lisa . Actually I already have !!!

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Michael Feakes and Head of Commercial

Tagged solicitor Michael Feakes and Head of Commercial

Thank you so much for your time on the phone today. I waffled on far too long before getting to my question, and you were very patient with me which I very much appreciated.

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BRGP Law

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Anna Tagg-Van Lany

Tagged solicitor Anna Tagg-Van Lany

On both occasions to our home to review our Wills, we found the representatives of BRGP to be most helpful to talk to, also explaining anything we didn't understand. Very pleasant and easy manner to put you at ease.

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Alex GibbonsKIP

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On both appointments we were made welcome and at ease. During those appointments we were treated in a friendly manner and developed a confidence in the procedures. Explanations were not requested as there were no complications and all topics clear. Any we were not sure about before the appointment were cleared up without our having us to speak of them. Friendly and to the point at all times. we went in unsure of the procedures but came out confident that all was well.

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Very happy with my experience with these solicitors, as this was my first and only time going to a solicitors.

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BakerLaw

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Abbie Kennelly

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I felt listened to, everything was explained well and I didn’t feel pressured. Abbie was very professional

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